adaptation

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But the foundation has also donated money to the Collective Action Fund for Accountability, Resilience, and Adaptation, which makes grants to fund climate litigation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Adaptation is a major focus of the summit, particularly a funding shortfall to assist vulnerable nations in protecting their people from climate impacts, such as building coastal defences against rising seas.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

In 2023, the government launched a "National Adaptation Plan" aiming to create a nationwide roadmap.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2025

The strategy, part of an effort called the Climate Adaptation Master Plan for Water, assesses potential risks, sets goals for lining up additional water supplies, and outlines criteria for evaluating options.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2025

You must keep intact all notices that refer to the Applicable License and to the disclaimer of warranties with every copy of the Work as included in the Adaptation You Distribute or Publicly Perform.

From Little Brother by Doctorow, Cory